Perry Hall woman celebrates 105th birthday

PERRY HALL, MD—When Rose Boughter was born, Woodrow Wilson was still President and jazz music was beginning to burst onto the scene. The Cottages of Perry Hall resident this week celebrated her 105th birthday. Councilman David Marks and the Baltimore County Department of Aging helped with the festivities. “It was a pleasure celebrating with Rose’s family and friends,” said Councilman […]

Medicare recipients being targeted with ‘free COVID test’ scam

TOWSON, MD—Local officials say scammers have been targeting Medicare recipients with a fake offer to get “free COVID tests.” The scammers are reportedly calling and running websites, as well as online and television ads to try to convince people to give out their Medicare information. Those who give out their information are seeing fraudulent charges being billed to Medicare. The […]

Baltimore County Department of Aging seeks participants for No Senior Eats Alone Day

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Aging is seeking residents and businesses to participate in No Senior Eats Alone Day, an annual event celebrated in Baltimore County on September 15th. The day, dedicated to making older adults feel valued, heard and connected, is one of BCDA’s ongoing efforts to combat social isolation in the County’s aging community. Over the past […]

10 senior residents of Park View at Rosedale graduate from Baltimore County Department of Aging digital literacy education course

ROSEDALE, MD—Ten senior residents, ranging from 62 to 85 years old, of Enterprise Community Development’s Park View at Rosedale in Baltimore County this week received program certificates marking their graduation from a five-week Computer Essentials course organized by the Baltimore County Department of Aging. The course, which covered the basics of using a personal computer, safely navigating the internet, and […]

Baltimore County to commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with workshop in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD— On Wednesday, June 15, Baltimore County Restoring Elder Safety Today (BC-REST) will commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with a seminar for the community. The program, Shining a Light on Elder Safety, will take place at the Victory Villa Senior Center in Middle River from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. An educational panel discussion, Shining a Light […]

Perry Hall, Parkville senior centers recognized for innovative older adult programming

TOWSON, MD—The National Council on Aging’s National Institute of Senior Centers is honoring the outstanding work of senior centers with the 2021 Programs of Excellence Awards. Seven Oaks Senior Center, Ateaze Senior Center, and Parkville Senior Center are three of the 14 programs receiving recognition for innovative, creative, and replicable programs for older adults. The Programs of Excellence winners and […]

Department of Aging releases Age-Friendly Baltimore County action plan

TOWSON, MD—Officials have finalized and released their action plan for the county’s new Age-Friendly Baltimore County initiative. “We believe Baltimore County can set the standard as a place where all residents feel welcome and can take comfort in knowing their needs are being met,” said Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski. “Our Age-Friendly Action Plan will serve as a roadmap for […]